Elysian Fleas Goes Green, Partners with Phoenix Recycling
The neighborhood flea and arts market, now held every Saturday and Sunday, celebrates its new partnership with Phoenix Recycling with weekly drawings for free household recycling beginning Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18
Elysian Fleas is going green! We've partnered with Phoenix Recycling, who's providing bins for vendors and shoppers to recycle their on-site market waste. Beginning the weekend of April 17-18, people will also have a chance to sign up for weekly drawings to win three free months of Phoenix household recycling. Market hours are 11 am to 5 pm.
"We went weekly to more fully enjoy the spring," says artist James Michalopoulos, who hosts Elysian Fleas in the shady, tree-lined courtyard next to Michalopoulos Studio at 527 Elysian Fields on the corner of Chartres St. "Going green was part of the plan."
Spring seedlings and potted plants and flowers are also greening Elysian Fleas. Every week going forward, shoppers can browse new arrivals from the greenhouse of the Arc, the community-based program for people with disabilities.
Look for potted tomato plants, zinnias, eggplants and peppers on April 17-18, when vendors will also put their best fare forward for Jazzfest. Locals and out-of-town visitors can browse a wealth of funky vintage and upcycled festival shirts, dresses and hats, and pick up bargains on everything from New Orleans collectibles to artisan-created crafts.
Launched as a monthly market in the fall of 2009, Elysian Fleas quickly became a vital part of the neighborhood and a hotspot for socializing.
"The Faubourg Marigny and Bywater community so embraced Elysian Fleas," says Reese Johanson of Artist Inc., which produces the market. "It's not only a place to shop and meet your friends for a drink or lunch. It's also a community-building experience."
Every Saturday and Sunday, Elysian Fleas invites community nonprofits to join its lively mix of flea market trash and treasures; creative art, jewelry & crafts; and delicious al fresco food. Also on the menu: keg beer and specialty cocktails from sponsors Old New Orleans Rum and Abita Beer.
"In the future, we're looking to add produce, more flea market and garage sale people, perhaps a florist and a wine seller," says Johanson. "We will have a certain percentage of vendors you can count on, but most of the vendors will rotate so there will always be a variety of fare."
A Note On Visitor Parking:
Elysian Fleas prides itself on being a good neighbor in the Faubourg Marigny, and asks that visitors respect our neighbors, too. Please leave the residential side streets for the people who live here and seek parking in the lot on the corner of Elysian Fields and Chartres or on nonresidential blocks like Decatur between Elysian Fields and Marigny.
Community Non-Profit organizations have free booth space! Must commit to 1 day a month volunteer. Space is limited, talk to Prachi about this opportunity!
Market Manager: prachi.elysianfleas@gmail.com
Press Contact: creemccree@gmail.com
The neighborhood flea and arts market, now held every Saturday and Sunday, celebrates its new partnership with Phoenix Recycling with weekly drawings for free household recycling beginning Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18
Elysian Fleas is going green! We've partnered with Phoenix Recycling, who's providing bins for vendors and shoppers to recycle their on-site market waste. Beginning the weekend of April 17-18, people will also have a chance to sign up for weekly drawings to win three free months of Phoenix household recycling. Market hours are 11 am to 5 pm.
"We went weekly to more fully enjoy the spring," says artist James Michalopoulos, who hosts Elysian Fleas in the shady, tree-lined courtyard next to Michalopoulos Studio at 527 Elysian Fields on the corner of Chartres St. "Going green was part of the plan."
Spring seedlings and potted plants and flowers are also greening Elysian Fleas. Every week going forward, shoppers can browse new arrivals from the greenhouse of the Arc, the community-based program for people with disabilities.
Look for potted tomato plants, zinnias, eggplants and peppers on April 17-18, when vendors will also put their best fare forward for Jazzfest. Locals and out-of-town visitors can browse a wealth of funky vintage and upcycled festival shirts, dresses and hats, and pick up bargains on everything from New Orleans collectibles to artisan-created crafts.
Launched as a monthly market in the fall of 2009, Elysian Fleas quickly became a vital part of the neighborhood and a hotspot for socializing.
"The Faubourg Marigny and Bywater community so embraced Elysian Fleas," says Reese Johanson of Artist Inc., which produces the market. "It's not only a place to shop and meet your friends for a drink or lunch. It's also a community-building experience."
Every Saturday and Sunday, Elysian Fleas invites community nonprofits to join its lively mix of flea market trash and treasures; creative art, jewelry & crafts; and delicious al fresco food. Also on the menu: keg beer and specialty cocktails from sponsors Old New Orleans Rum and Abita Beer.
"In the future, we're looking to add produce, more flea market and garage sale people, perhaps a florist and a wine seller," says Johanson. "We will have a certain percentage of vendors you can count on, but most of the vendors will rotate so there will always be a variety of fare."
A Note On Visitor Parking:
Elysian Fleas prides itself on being a good neighbor in the Faubourg Marigny, and asks that visitors respect our neighbors, too. Please leave the residential side streets for the people who live here and seek parking in the lot on the corner of Elysian Fields and Chartres or on nonresidential blocks like Decatur between Elysian Fields and Marigny.
Community Non-Profit organizations have free booth space! Must commit to 1 day a month volunteer. Space is limited, talk to Prachi about this opportunity!
Market Manager: prachi.elysianfleas@gmail.com
Press Contact: creemccree@gmail.com
